Case Study → Conflicts over Trans-Boundary Water Sources, River Nile (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How long is the River Nile?
How long is the River Nile?
6700km
What percentage of the African Continent does the Nile Basin cover?
What percentage of the African Continent does the Nile Basin cover?
10%
How many countries compete for the Nile's water?
How many countries compete for the Nile's water?
11 countries
What percentage of flows does the White Nile provide at Aswan, Egypt?
What percentage of flows does the White Nile provide at Aswan, Egypt?
30%
How much of its flow does the White Nile lose in the Sudd area?
How much of its flow does the White Nile lose in the Sudd area?
Up to 50%
What percentage of Egypt's water needs comes from the Nile?
What percentage of Egypt's water needs comes from the Nile?
95%
How many people currently live in the Nile Basin?
How many people currently live in the Nile Basin?
300 million
What power did Egypt gain in the 1929 Nile waters agreement?
What power did Egypt gain in the 1929 Nile waters agreement?
Right to veto any modifications
In the 1959 agreement, how much water was allocated to Egypt?
In the 1959 agreement, how much water was allocated to Egypt?
55 bn m³
Which countries signed the new water treaty in 2010?
Which countries signed the new water treaty in 2010?
Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda